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But it's not a political issue. How politicized it is shouldn't matter.
by davesque 10y ago
But it's not a political issue. How politicized it is shouldn't matter.
- throwanem 10y agoThere's power to be had by convincing people. It's political.
- adameast9000 10y agoIn a perfect world yes, but lots of scientific disciplines are heavily influenced by politics and public opinion in terms of funding, University support, etc. We can't pretend it doesn't matter
- splawn 10y agoIt doesn't matter to the supporting data. Thermometers don't run off of opinion. I guess that is what we need to convince people? lol
- seewhatIsee 10y agoThe money to fund the thermostats may depend on opinion.
- splawn 10y agoIn a fantasy world complete with international conspirators with god-like powers..... sure. If you don't like my use of the word "fantasy" then by all means provide some evidence.
- jjn2009 10y agoThese studies effect government policies. Any debate of facts which effect government policies is political.
- YCode 10y agoWe define how "political" an issue is precisely by how politicized it has become. I agree that it shouldn't matter, but unfortunately it does and (ironically!) we can't pretend things are different just because that better suits our point of view.